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Meaning of Hill
A naturally raised area of land, not as high as a mountain.
Etymology of Hill
The word "hill" comes from Old English "hyll", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "huliz" and Proto-Indo-European "kel-" meaning "to rise" or "to swell"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe a raised area of land
Synonyms
mound
knoll
ridge
elevation
rise
slope
incline
bank
bluff
escarpment
slope
gradient
acclivity
declivity
ascent
descent
peak
summit
mount
mountain
height
elevation
hillock
hummock
barrow
brae
fell
tor
cairn
knap
kopje
butte
mesa
plateau
highland
upland
down
dale
valley
gorge
canyon
pass
col
saddle
spur
Definitions
- A naturally raised area of land, not as high as a mountain
- A incline or slope, especially one that is steep
- A heap or mound of earth, stones, or other material
Usage Examples
- The town is situated on a hill overlooking the valley
- The hill was covered in a thick layer of snow
- The children loved to roll down the hill in the summer